The suspect is described by police as a Hispanic male in his 40s, last seen wearing a black hoodie.

Police combed the area around Hwy 99, Page Road and Pioneer Way, and as far down NE Stephens as Hooker Road.

Police brought in K-9 dogs to assist in the search and the Douglas County Major Crimes Team was activated.

Lt. Curt Strickland says the response to the call was huge. "We used K9's, we used marked units, un-marked units, people on foot, and so, we feel very comfortable at this point that the suspect in this case is not here locally," he said.

NE Stephens was closed in both directions through the area from the Winchester Dam to the 5200 block, but authorities started allowing residents back into the area shortly before 1:00 am.

Sheriff Hanlin says local schools in the area are still operating like normal.